Patrick Little
Patrick John Little (17 June 1884 – 16 May 1963) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. A founder-member of the party, he served in a number of cabinet positions, most notably as the country's longest-serving Minister for Posts and Telegraphs.
Patrick Little | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Posts and Telegraphs | |
| In office 8 September 1939 – 18 February 1948 | |
| Taoiseach | Éamon de Valera |
| Preceded by | Thomas Derrig |
| Succeeded by | James Everett |
| Parliamentary Secretary | |
| 1933–1939 | Government Chief Whip |
| 1933–1939 | External Affairs |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office June 1927 – May 1954 | |
| Constituency | Waterford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 June 1884 Dundrum, County Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 16 May 1963 (aged 78) Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
| Spouse |
Seonaid Ní Leoid (m. 1917) |
| Parent |
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| Relatives | Ciarán Cuffe (grand-nephew) |
| Education | Clongowes Wood College |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin |
| Occupation | Solicitor, journalist |
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